Interpreters and Translators salary
in Salinas, CA
- Middle 50%
- $50,310–$106,410
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #22 of 43
Interpreters and Translators in the Salinas, CA metro earn a median of $62,720 a year, based on BLS estimates for 560 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $60,170 and 11% below the CA statewide median of $70,770. It ranks #22 of 43 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE560 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Interpreters and Translators salary in Salinas?
The BLS median is $62,720 a year (May 2025). Half of the 560 jobs pay between $50,310 and $106,410. The 10th percentile is $50,270 and the 90th is $106,470.
Is Salinas a high-paying metro for Interpreters and Translators?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $60,170 and 11% below the CA statewide median of $70,770. It ranks #22 of 43 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Interpreters and Translators make an hour in Salinas?
About $30.15 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,720 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.19–$51.16 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.